2023 at St Andrews Beach: The Final Standings

What a day! The jury is still out as to whether a Friday scheduling was a winner. We had a wave of withdrawals in the final 7 days, which led to this being one of the smallest PMs since it started. For those who did attend, the weather was incredible. 27 degrees and not a breath of wind. We welcomed our 46th Master in Pete Papanastasiou (Jim's brother), and welcomed the return of Steve, Justin and Bob.

Here are some of the highlights/lowlights from the weekend:​

• Pete White becomes the most decorated Portsea Master (3 wins)

• Young Tom Brownell now officially ranked 6th in the Comp

• (and young Tom's longest drive on 17 was a cracker)

• Hotel Sorrento dinner and Bond movies on Chairmans's evening

• The Portsea Masters Bucket hats a big hit

• Perfect weather - first time in a while!

• St Andrews Beach course did not disappoint. Excellent conditioning

• The most highly-skilled PM of all time 'off the stick' (avg. 11 Over)

• Hole 9 had more Birdies (4) than any other hole in PM history

• Johan and Dylan was ominous again, but Pete & Bob were on fire

• Wal, PT, Jus & Steve had rounds they'd rather forget...

• ...whilst Runda with Frase played an amazing round.

• Photography the best in ages - thank you Alex!

• $340 funds raised for Lifeblood Australia

• Lots of absences - I'll look to make 2024 the biggest ever.

You can see the final leaderboard attached. Here are some quick stats from the day:

Best First 9 (Gross): 34 [1 Under] (Pete/Bob)

Best Second 9 (Gross): 36 [1 Over] (Johan/Dylan)

There was only 8 for the day: Hole 1 for poor Steve and Jus.

Everyone, for the first time, scored a Birdie this year (four for Pete & Bob!)

• Hole 6 (Pete/Bob)

• Hole 7 (JB/Tom) (Jus/Steve)

• Hole 8 (Pete/Bob)

• Hole 9 (JB/Tom) (Jim/Lyndo) (Pete/Bob) (George/Jim/Pete)

• Hole 11 (Johan/Dylan)

• Hole 14 (Pete/Bob)

• Hole 16 (PT/Wal)

• Hole 18 (Runda/Frase)

Hardest Holes: Hole 4 (Long Par 3) and Holes 3 & 10 (Long Par 4s)

Easiest Holes: Hole 9 (Punchbowl Par 4) and Hole 7 (1st Longest Drive hole)

Best score 'Off the Stick': 73 [3 Over] (Pete/Bob)

Average Net Score for the day: 71 [1 Over]

Average Score 'Off the Stick': 84 [11 over] (Best in PM History)

The Wine Winners: Jim Pappas & PT Hicks (The Rib Eyes are now the main prize)

Great work by all, and thanks to all of the helpers along the way - and a special thanks to Frase for being my driver for the weekend!

I look forward to a bigger PM than ever before in 2024 - Once again we'll be at St Andrews Beach, and most likely on a Sunday.

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